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Bipolar Disorder

About Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder - English or Espanol

Basic information about bipolar disorder from the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation.

Bipolar Disorder

Basic information about bipolar disorder from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. This group was established by patients.

Bipolar Disorder

A general overview about bipolar disorder from the Mayo Clinic.

Dealing Effectively with Bipolar Disorder

Information from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

Lithium

A fact sheet about a commonly prescribed drug for bipolar disorder from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.

Mood Disorder Questionnaire

A screening test for mood disorders by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.

TeensHealth - Bipolar Disorder

Especially for teens from the Nemours Foundation.

Local Resources

Richmond Area Behavorial Health Authority

107 South Fifth Street

Richmond, VA

Provides mental health, mental retardation andsubstance abuse services for the citizens of Richmond. The number for both general information and 24-hour emergency service is (804) 819-4100.

 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) - Central Virginia Affiliate

http://www.namivirginia.org/affiliate_central_va.htm

Information about a local support group that meets in Richmond.

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Last updated 3/20/07